SW15 2RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW15 2RU

SW15 2RU, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.64 per 1,000 population. This SW15 2RU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW15 postcode area, which has experienced 486 crimes and a crime rate of 7.66 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW15 2RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW15 2RU, encompassing approximately 5450 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW15 2RU area, explore the SW15 2RU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

SW15 2RU Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Police Station with total crimes: 13
  • Woodlands Way with total crimes: 6
  • Mexfield Road with total crimes: 3

SW15 2RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.6413.33%
Vehicle crime73.1275.00%
Public order71.28-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.28-60.00%
Other theft61.10500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1025.00%
Burglary30.9250.00%
Drugs30.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.750.00%
Public order82.75700.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.470.00%
Vehicle crime40.730.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.18-90.91%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.791000.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.020.00%
Public order61.100.00%
Vehicle crime41.100.00%
Other theft30.730.00%
Shoplifting30.550.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.18-92.86%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.8140.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.57-27.27%
Other theft51.4766.67%
Public order50.9225.00%
Vehicle crime40.92-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.730.00%
Burglary30.550.00%
Drugs30.55-25.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.26-47.62%
Violence and sexual offences102.02-9.09%
Vehicle crime61.83200.00%
Public order41.1033.33%
Drugs40.7333.33%
Other theft30.73-40.00%
Burglary30.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Shoplifting10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2110.64110.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.8510.00%
Other theft52.020.00%
Burglary30.92-40.00%
Public order30.55200.00%
Drugs30.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-33.33%
Shoplifting20.37100.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Theft from the person20.37100.00%
Bicycle theft20.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.9925.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.83-9.09%
Burglary51.83150.00%
Other theft50.9225.00%
Bicycle theft40.92300.00%
Drugs30.730.00%
Vehicle crime30.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55200.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Public order10.18-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.020.00%
Other theft41.470.00%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Public order30.550.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
April 20246
January 20248
December 202311
November 202321
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
May 20241
April 202411
March 20241
January 202414
December 202310
November 202311
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW15 2RU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Police Station
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Woodlands Way
    Total6
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mexfield Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Schubert Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Normanby Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Galveston Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Haldon Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cavalry Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Friars Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. West Hill
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oakhill Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Oakhill Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Santos Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. East Putney
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Woodlawn Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Keswick Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Buttermere Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Portinscale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Ericcson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lebanon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. West Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Coldstream Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Valonia Gardens
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 25. Strathan Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Penrith Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1